JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for overseeing financial management in the University. To provide leadership in Managing and ensuring that the University’s Finance department work is well coordinated and provide technical expertise and direction in line with University growth and development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with Accounting / Finance options from a recognized university.
•  Have Seven (7) years of relevant experience.
•  Be a holder of CPA (K)/ ACCA.
•  Be a registered member of ICPAK and in good standing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze market trends and create financial forecasts.
•  Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with set standards.
•  Monitor and analyze budgets to identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period.
•  Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for the Management Board and ensure high integrity in the maintenance of debtors’ and creditors’ ledgers.
•  Supervise the preparation and remittance of statutory deductions and filing of the relevant statutory returns;
•  supervise the posting of cash disbursements and receipts and bank reconciliations.
•  Manage the annual finance audit.
•  Develop and sustain a financial strategy for the University.
•  Spearhead the development of the budget and ensure budget discipline in its implementation.
•  Develop financial policies and ensure successful implementation.
•  Ensure implementation of internal controls.
•  Ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
•  Manage investment activities.
•  Ensure internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
•  Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting trends.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must have knowledge in the IFRS requirements
•  Have excellent leadership skills.
•  Have excellent interpersonal skills
•  Must have good problem-solving skills.
•  Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
•  Ability to work under minimum supervision.
•  Have excellent computer skills and good command of ERP systems
•  Must be a team player